Dave O’Higgins on how in 2017 Luke Fowler and Dave O’Higgins discovered their shared love with him for Thelonious Monk’s music, resulting in a successful tour and recordings. They later formed the Monkin’ Around project, featuring different ensembles to reinterpret Monk’s compositions. The album showcases a diverse take on Monk’s work and highlights their creative process, leading to a tour promoting it.